Reliably
/rɪˈlaɪəbli/
Definitions
In a way that can be trusted or depended on.
/rɪˈlaɪəbli/
In a trustworthy and dependable way.
The old car still starts reliably every morning.
💡 Simply: Like a friend you know will *always* show up, or a gadget that *always* works. Something is doing what you expect it to, without any surprises!
👶 For kids: Doing something in a way that you can count on it to be good and correct all the time.
More Examples
The team performs reliably under pressure.
You can depend on her to show up and work reliably.
How It's Used
"The software performed reliably during testing."
"Our suppliers deliver products reliably, every time."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From "reliable" + "-ly". "Reliable" comes from "rely" + "-able", originating in the 16th century.
Historically, the use of "reliably" has increased with the rise of technology and systems which emphasize consistent performance.
Memory tip
Think of 'rely'. If you can *rely* on something, it acts *reliably*.
Word Origin
"re- (again, back) + lier (to bind, be connected)"